Sterling Strathe
We've walked in your shoes. Sterling was the start-up executive director for a new nonprofit. He understands the efforts you put in to "save the world" in your own way, and yet find the funds to do it. He recognizes the importance of preserving your most valuable resources--the creative energy of your staff and volunteers. He knows the importance of recruiting new supporters and cultivating donors. He welcomes a helping hand and likes to extend his to help you get the most "BANG" for the energy you expend.
Experience: 5-10 years as a Paid Fundraiser
No. of Benefit Auctions conducted to date: Up to 50
Highest single live item personally sold: $5,000-$20,000
Highest single live auction gross: $25,000-$100,000
Highest single Donation Appeal: $25,000-$100,000
- Silent Auction
- Live Auction
- Fund-A-Need
- Emcee
- A/V Equipment
- Online Auctions
- Auction Item Connections
- Consulting
- Seminars
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Auction School Graduate
- Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) Certified
- Auction Technology Specialist (ATS) Certified
- Professional Ringmen's Institute (PRI) Graduate
- NAA Benefit Auction Summit 2012 (Denver) Attendee
- NAA Benefit Auction Summit 2013 (Chicago) Attendee
- BOOTCAMP for Benefit Auctioneers Graduate
- Beyond Bid Calling, Advanced Fundraising Auctioneering Graduate
- Consulting for Benefit Auctioneers Graduate
- Worked for nonprofit
- Served on the Board of a nonprofit
- Presenter, State Auction Convention
- Member of National Auctioneers Association
- Member of State Auction Association(s)